🌱 Broward County Pushes Positive TikToks + Brightline Customer Base Surges Back

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 57.

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Here are the top stories in Miami today:

1. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents have taken dozens of migrants from Jamaica and Colombia into custody after three groups came ashore in Broward and Monroe counties, authorities said. The owner of the Anglers Fishing Pier, Spiro Marchelos, says they immediately called 911 when spotting the migrants. (WSVN)

2. Travelers clashed with police after a brawl broke out at Miami International Airport Monday night, authorities said. Two people were taken into custody. The fight happened after police were called to gate H8 shortly after 6:30 p.m. over a disturbance surrounding a delayed charter flight. (WFLA)

3. U.S. Representative and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-FL47) accused the Florida legislature of planning to remove affordability and access for residential solar power. (WFLA)

4. Broward County Public Schools says it’s time to reclaim social media and fight back against negative TikTok challenges with a positive message. The district is asking students to use the hashtag #SchoolPrideAndPeace to create positive TikTok videos. (NBC Miami)

5. Customers have already opened 50,000 Brightline accounts in November and December, exceeding expectations. A total of 61,045 passengers rode Brightline in November and generated around $600,000 in revenue, approaching pre-pandemic levels. (The Next Miami)

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Today in Miami:

• Animal Portraits At The Bass. (8:00 AM)
• The Nutcracker At Ziff Ballet Opera House-Adrienne Arsht PAC. (2:00 PM)
• Pottery & Jingles (Beginners Class @OCISLY Ceramics in Wynwood) At Casa Mida. (6:30 PM)
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Pitch Competition At Center For Black Innovation & Black Ambition. (7:00 PM)
• A Wonderful World At Colony Theatre. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Miami Heat's head coach is now a member of the USA basketball staff. (Instagram)
• The Presents for Pets Donation Drive at Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is happening now through January 31st. Miami-Dade Animal Services and MDPLS are collecting blankets, pet beds, treats and toys to keep pets warm, comfy, and entertained while they wait for adoption. (Facebook)
• Deering Estate's Historic Holiday Decor was featured during the Miami Dolphins vs. Jets Football Game on Sunday, December 19th. (Facebook)
• A company from Madrid, Spain paid $18.9M for the ground-floor restaurant space at Icon Brickell in Miami. (Twitter)
• Miami Beach Parks is offering free access to fitness centers for Miami Beach residents 14 years or older during the month of January 2022. (Twitter)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.